Kingmaker
2024
Design5.0/10
Interaction5.0/10
Artistry5.0/10
Strategy5.0/10
Complexity5.0/10
Kingmaker
Navigate shifting alliances, kidnap royals, and claim the throne in this medieval power struggle.
2024 • 1–6
Average rating
4.35
Players
1–6
Avg time
120 min
Age
14+
Listed in shelves
Description
Kingmaker is a tactical board game set during the 15th Century Wars of the Roses. Players navigate a world of shifting alliances, deploying armies, winning titles, recruiting houses, and even kidnapping royals to seize power and claim the throne. The game offers multiple modes, including the Original Classic Game, Kingmaker II with a shorter playtime and multiple win conditions, an Extended Version with additional cards and rules, and a Solo Play mode against an AI opponent. Players must challenge their intellect and strategic skills to succeed in this captivating game of medieval power politics.
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Categories
Medieval, Wargame, Political
Mechanics
Area Majority / Influence, Hand Management, Negotiation, Variable Player Powers